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Cybersecurity in PCB Supply Chain In this episode, Didrik Bech, CEO of Elmatica, will give some insights to help us understand the importance of Cybersecurity in the PCB manufacturing industry supply chain. Watch or listen on the go now! Read Article

Guide to Capacitor Dielectrics and Ceramics Capacitor electrical behavior is determined, in part, by its dielectric. Learn all about capacitor dielectrics in this article. Read Article

Ebook: PDN Simulation and Analysis Guide In this e-book, we’ll show how to create some fundamental PDN simulation models with SPICE, and how to analyze PDN impedance with industry-standard simulation programs. Download PDF

Announcing SOC 2 Type 1 Certification for Altium 365 We are pleased to announce that Altium 365 is officially SOC 2 Type 1 certified. This achievement marks an important milestone in the deployment of Altium 365. Our team designed Altium 365 to meet the needs of corporate data protection, building all facets of security. Learn more bout it here. Read Article

Stripline Impedance Calculator Learn more about using and interpreting results from a microstrip impedance calculator. Read Article

Microstrip Impedance Calculator Learn more about using and interpreting results from a microstrip impedance calculator. Read Article

Ferrite Beads and Transfer Impedance in a PDN Simulation Ferrites in a PDN and transfer impedance are investigated in this article. We’ll show how ferrites in a PDN create problems for switching circuits. Read Article

Grounded coplanar waveguide digital signal

Altium Live Question: Digital Signals in a Grounded Coplanar Waveguide? Have you considered the effects of a GPCW structure on digital signals? Here’s a hint: look at the S-parameters! Read Article

Digital Innovation: Improving Workflows Through Collaboration, Data, and Solutions | Keynote Panel - AltiumLive 2022 This panel discussion brings together stakeholders from unique electronic industry perspectives, including distribution, component manufacturing, digital component aggregation, and electronic board manufacturing. Watch Video

Designing to Prevent Change Orders: Part 2 - AltiumLive 2022 You as a product designer can prevent changes from impacting your production and cost once it’s in manufacturing. We’ll talk Watch Video

Designing to Prevent Manufacturing Change Orders - AltiumLive 2022 You as a product designer can prevent changes from impacting your production and cost once it’s in manufacturing. We’ll talk Watch Video

Stop Getting Stuck - AltiumLive 2022 Order from chaos. Train your engineer. Scope the ECO. Breaking down barriers and predicting and assessing and solving the puzzle Watch Video

Characterizing & Troubleshooting Wireless and IoT Self-Generated EMI - AltiumLive 2022 It is fairly common to find multiple onboard sources of energy causing EMI on today's portable, mobile, and IoT devices Watch Video

How Resilient is Your BOM? AltiumLive 2022 Learn how to ensure resilience of your BOMs using Octopart’s supply chain information within Altium Designer and how the newest Nexar API integrated within your MRP/ERP system can make a positive difference for you! Watch Video

Physics of Failure for PCBs and Electronics Assemblies See why high reliability designs are approached with techniques known as Physics of Failure. Read Article

#PCBeTheChange Student Design Competition Winners Announced! | Upverter Education Announcing the winning teams of the Upverter Education #PCBeTheChange student design competition! Read Article

Eliminating Nuances in the PCB Manufacturing Processes What is a PCB designer's role in improvement of manufacturing processes and capabilities? Let’s talk about design WITH manufacturing with Amit Bahl, the director of sales and marketing at Sierra Circuits. Read Article